Morgan CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | 95 hrs | 3,523 (36%) | Winter Storm |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 54 hrs | 2,445 (25%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 33 hrs | 1,834 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 24, 2017 | <1 hr | 1,687 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 5, 2015 | <1 hr | 1,188 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Morgan County recorded 284 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morgan County started January 6, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 95 hours and leaving up to 3,523 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Morgan County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morgan County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Morgan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson County | C | 57th |
| Clark County | C | 58th |
| Scott County | C | 58th |
| Marshall County | C | 56th |
| Crittenden County | C | 56th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Morgan County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Morgan County recorded 284 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Morgan County's reliability grade?
Morgan County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morgan County?
The worst outage on record started January 6, 2025 (Winter Storm), lasting 95 hours and affecting up to 3,523 customers.